Crafts Archives - My Repurposed Life®

Printing on Fabric Using Your Home Printer

Gail Wilson — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:11:54 +0000

Printing on fabric is a real thing! It's easier than you think, but I don't suggest using a high end printer for this. But don't we all have an extra printer laying around? Oh, that's just me? Print on fabric to make a pillow, or use a favorite photograph to use for art.

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Cute Washi Tape Basket

Gail Wilson — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:28:46 +0000

Update a thrift store basket with washi tape. Perfect for decor or gift-giving.

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Happy Spring Placemat Pillow

Gail Wilson — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 21:01:46 +0000

Transform your plain placemats into stylish pillows with our easy DIY placemat pillow tutorial. Elevate your home decor with personalized pillows made from materials you already have on hand. Follow our step-by-step instructions and create a cozy and unique accent piece for your living space. Perfect for beginners and seasoned DIYers alike. Start your project today!

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Easy Image Transfer and Decoupage

Gail Wilson — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:07:58 +0000

Image transfer and decoupage are timeless craft techniques that let you customize repurposed items, such as glass bottles and jars, with meaningful graphics and designs. In this updated tutorial, I’m walking you through proven methods that work great on painted surfaces, including traditional gel or Mod Podge transfers and waterslide decal options, so you can...

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Easy Spray Paint Welcome Mat

Gail Wilson — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 01:49:10 +0000

Cheap & Easy! That's what I love! :) Today's project is both of those. A plain door mat from Home Depot for less than $5 is easily customized with spray paint-even in the dead of winter. I love this color, and it really dresses up this plain rug.

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Peppermint Platter | Easy Christmas Project

Gail Wilson — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:17:22 +0000

Kids out of school? You still have time to do this activity with the kiddos! How to make a peppermint patty platter! It's so easy and inexpensive to make. You could make a large one, or several smaller ones, or both!!! I love how this turned out and would love to make more very soon. I may even mix colors of peppermints!

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Dollar Tree Christmas Village Update with Paint

Gail Wilson — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 03:05:33 +0000

This easy Dollar Tree project is perfect for your mantel or centerpiece for your table. Yes, paint a Dollar Tree Christmas village and use natural elements for a quick and easy project.

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Gingerbread Village Made from a Colorful Christmas Village

Gail Wilson — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:00:35 +0000

There is something so sweet about a tiny Christmas village all lit up on a winter night. When I spotted this colorful dollar-store village, I knew it had good bones; it just didn’t fit my style. A little paint and a steady hand turned these bright plastic houses into a soft gingerbread village that looks...

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DIY Tree Skirt using a Vintage Sheet

Gail Wilson — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 22:08:04 +0000

How to make a no-sew DIY tree skirt out of a vintage sheet. This is a no-sew tutorial that will show you how to make a ruffled tree skirt.

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Countdown to Christmas | Perpetual Calendar

Gail Wilson — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 23:06:17 +0000

How to turn a perpetual calendar into a countdown to Christmas project. An easy project that the kids could even help with. Bonus--it holds candy canes!

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